How to travel from Bologna to Zurich

There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Zurich is a bus with an average price of €43.

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Zurich:

A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Zurich costing on average €64.

A bus is €402 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Zurich costing on average €445.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 46m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 22m.

Bus takes on average 9h 19m.

The distance from Bologna to Zurich is approximately 239 miles (385 km).

The average frequency per day from Bologna to Zurich is:

• Around 41 trains per day.
• Around 24 flights per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Zurich:

• Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Zurich HB.
• Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Trenitalia, DSB to go to Zurich by train.
• Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee to go to Zurich by bus.
• Travel with Helvetic Airways, Vueling, Swiss, Air Baltic, CitizenPlane, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Zurich by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Zurich with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, DSB.
• 1 direct buses per day with Itabus.
• 2 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic, CitizenPlane, ITA.

Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Vienna, Munich, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Zurich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.